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Mission Statement The Gateway Disabled Ski Program is a not-for-profit, recreational ski program for children and adults with disabilities. We are committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing an affordable ski experience. Our objective is to build self- esteem, confidence, physical development, socialization and fun that enhance active participation in all aspects of our community by promoting the concept of ability through integration, public awareness and education.
The Gateway Disabled Ski Program offers athletes an opportunity to achieve through a variety of exciting winter snow sport adventures, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski biking, downhill, slalom and giant slalom racing. The Gateway Disable Ski Program provides modern up-to-date adaptive ski equipment, instruction to disabled skiers and professional instruction to volunteers. This program is open to any athlete who needs adaptive snow sport equipment or special instruction. Adaptive ski equipment and instruction is available to athletes with all levels of ability from beginner to advanced. Experience the Difference, Experience the Fun!	The Gateway Disabled Ski Program provides services to physically disabled, visually and hearing impaired, mentally challenged, developmentally disabled and behaviorally challenged athletes. Disabilities include but are not limited to: ADD, Amputation, Arthritis, Autism, Behavioral Disorders, Bone Disorders, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Disabilities, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fragile X, Hemophilia, Learning Disabilities, Little People, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Nerve Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Paraplegia, Post-Polio, Quadriplegia, Respiratory Disorder, Spina Bifida,Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Substance Abuse, Vision Loss/Blindness. Athletes regardless of their disability can learn to ski, board and bike with their friends and family. The Gateway Disabled Ski Program has expanded services throughout the community and now offers a wide array of programs designed to reach as many athletes as possible. Physically Challenged Athletes Wounded Veterans and Recovering Active Duty Soldiers Visually Impaired Athletes Hearing Impaired Athletes Special Olympic Recreational Program Special Olympic Race Program Adaptive Ski Camps Hidden Valley School Field Trips Community Service Programs including Scouts, Church and Community Groups.
The Gateway Disabled Ski Program communicates by e-mail. Athletes, Volunteers, Sponsorships and Donations Please send your e-mail address to: gdspstlouis@yahoo.com or joshp@dasasports.org Website:  gdsp.org Gateway Disabled Ski Program/Disabled Athlete Sport Association 1236 Jungermann Rd. Suite A St. Peters, MO 63376 (636)477-0716 Contact your Human Resources Department at your place of employment. Ask if they have community support programs that will allow you to apply for a volunteer grant or matching funds for the Gateway Disabled Ski Program.	How You Can Help? VOLUNTEER Volunteers are the backbone of Gateway Disabled Ski Program. We depend on you. GDSP needs non-skiing and skiing volunteers. Novice, intermediate and experienced skiers can help our athletes. Volunteers may assist skiers on a one-to-one basis as a "ski buddy" on the hill or help maintain equipment, fit athletes to equipment, organize and coordinate volunteers, athletes and events. FREE SKI LESSONS AND TRAINING IS PROVIDED.
	The Gateway Disabled Ski Program is registered with the Internal Revenue Service. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) Program. All donations are tax deductible. www.gdsp.org gdspstlouis@yahoo.com (636)-477-0716